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LAS → ANC
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the definitive choice for mountain enthusiasts, offering front-row views of the Cascade volcanoes and the massive icefields of Southeast Alaska.
Cascade Range
Majestic volcanic peaks like Mt. Hood and Mt. Rainier standing prominently above the clouds.
Glacier Bay
High-altitude views of one of the world's most famous and dramatic glacial landscapes.
Inside Passage
A beautiful maze of islands and waterways through coastal British Columbia and Alaska.
Chugach Mountains
A dramatic close-up of the snow-bound peaks that surround the city of Anchorage.
Wrangell Mountains
Massive, rugged terrain including some of the highest coastal peaks in the world.
The right side is superior for geological diversity and glacial views. Morning flights provide the best light on the glaciated peaks of the Alaska Panhandle. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing to capture the immense scale of the Malaspina Glacier.
Mojave Desert
Stark dry lake beds and desert ridges immediately after takeoff from Las Vegas.
Willamette Valley
The lush green corridor of Western Oregon visible during the mid-portion of the flight.
Pacific Coastline
The meeting of the rugged shore and the deep blue ocean near the Washington coast.
Kenai Peninsula
Glaciated peaks and deep fjords during the descent into the Anchorage basin.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunsets during evening flights over the Pacific. On final approach, look for the 'Sleeping Lady' (Mt. Susitna) and the vast tidal flats of the Cook Inlet. This side is often better for seeing the marine layer over the ocean.
Distance: 3,703 km (2,301 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 21 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Route Type: Domestic
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